When it comes to gaining muscle, there are many contributing factors. Let’s look at what you’re doing that could potentially be holding you back in the gym. 1. You’re Not Overtraining, You’re Under-recovering Consider what weight training does to your body. By lifting weights, you are tearing down your muscles, so you don’t gain …
There will always be a place for the standard barbell in every workout routine. Yet when it comes to the squat, many trainees struggle with safety—and effectiveness—for various reasons: poor positioning, limited mobility, past injury, you name it. This is where specialty bars can come in handy. I’m going to focus on the safety …
You’re not a morning person, and you hate the idea of jumping up and hitting cardio first thing after you awake. Frankly, that’s fine—the early bird may not necessarily get the worm when it comes to cardio. Fasted cardio has become very popular among bodybuilders and other physique competitors, as well as those who …
By now you’ve probably heard about our All Access programs and community. Simply put, people the world over are discovering comprehensive fitness plans offered by some of the biggest names in the fitness industry, including Hannah Eden, Kris Gethin, and Jim Stoppani, Ph.D. In case you’ve already come up with excuses as to why you …
If any training apparatus fits the phrase “harder than it looks,” it would be gymnastic rings. What looks effortless on TV during the summer Olympics is insanely difficult. In fact, simply holding your body motionless while using the rings will make you feel muscles you didn’t even know you had until that moment. Nonetheless, …
Caffeine is one of the most studied supplements out there. Piles of research demonstrate its safety and effectiveness. Research even demonstrates the health benefits of consuming caffeine. But if you’re on this site and taking caffeine, you’re probably less interested in health benefits and more interested in performance benefits. I’m here to cover the four […]
I’m a firm believer of whole-body training, and when it comes to better results, I believe it’s important to train seven days a week.Now, there’s no reason to worry about overtraining, because the human body is designed to work every day without rest. With the right full-body training program, you can safely work your entire […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]